Recently developer Drop Bear Bytes and publisher Versus Evil revealed some new options for tackling certain challenges in their upcoming post-apocalyptic isometric RPG set in Australia, Broken Roads. While players will always be able to solve things through violence the company revealed that certain character builds will allow players to make their way through conflicts with charm, wit, and a bit of cunning. This can allow players to take pacifist style approaches but that doesn’t mean that your team will always agree with your choices and what factions you may be siding with to do so.
Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that will offer a classless system offering near-unlimited character development options built around four philosophies: Humanist, Utilitarian, Machiavellian, and Nihilist. Furthermore the game presents players with an original morality system: the Moral Compass which sees dialogue options and questing decisions influence, and be influenced by, a character’s philosophical leaning and the tough decisions they make along the way. The new trailer for the game can be found below and as for the title itself, currently Broken Roads is set to be released later this year on PlayStation platforms, Xbox platforms, Switch, and PC.
The revival of Telltale Games will see its first release on July 27th as the company has announced that they will be releasing the first episode of The Expanse: A Telltale Series on that date with the following four episodes being released every two weeks following the initial episode. The game can be pre-ordered for $39.99 USD with a deluxe edition priced at $44.99 USD that will include any future DLC that will be released for the game.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series follows the story of Cara Gee, who reprises her role as Camina Drummer, and explores the dangerous and uncharted edges of The Belt aboard the The Artemis. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to surviving a mutiny, to combating fearsome pirates, players must make difficult choices and test their resolve. Currently The Expanse: A Telltale Series is planned to be released on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
It’s almost time to see what’s next – PlayStation Showcase broadcasts live next Thursday, 25 May at 6 AM AEST.
The show will run for just over an hour, focusing on PS5 and PS VR2 games in development from top studios from around the world. Players can expect a glimpse at several new creations from PlayStation Studios, as well as spellbinding games from third-party partners and indie creators.
The live broadcast starts next Thursday, 25 May at 6 AM AEST on YouTube and Twitch.
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Back when Blizzard announced that they would be shuttering the first Overwatch and transitioning everything to Overwatch 2 one of the biggest selling points was a long-awaited PvE Hero Mode that would allow players to enjoy single-player story content, build heroes with various skill-trees as they level up, and enjoy the game’s lore in a never before seen way in the franchise by offering unique forms of progression. Well, turns out that that entire aspect has been scrapped ultimately killing the only real reason for Overwatch 2 to exist outside of a change of monetization, one less player per team, and other unpopular tweaks.
News of this change came from today’s “Dev Chat” video where the executive producer for the game, Jared Neuss, explains that there was “no end in sight” for the PvE mode and rather than work on it and deliver the promised experience, they are instead shifting towards seasonal content that will include PvE story missions in some form. Alongside the chat, which can be seen below, the company also revealed their roadmap for the next three seasons which include though some new events, some rerun events yet again, another new hero that has yet to be revealed, and more though many will likely see this latest update as the last straw in what was an incredibly patient fanbase.
Modern reimagining of ‘90s-era RPGs, including local co-op with up to three players out now!
Sydney, Australia — May 17th, 2023 — Marvelous Europe today released Trinity Trigger, an all-new action role-playing game from developer FuRyu, across Australia on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4, and PlayStation®5.
Featuring a star-studded group of RPG developers including worldbuilding artist Yuki Nobuteru (Secret of Mana), character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade), scenario writer Yura Kubota (OCTOPATH TRAVELER), and composer Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana), Trinity Trigger is an all-new action role-playing game combining the look and feel of iconic RPGs of the ‘90s with an emphasis on fast-paced, customizable combat. Players take control of three young heroes as they attempt to defy fate and save the continent of Trinitia. Accompanying them are the Triggers, strange creatures with the unique ability to transform into eight types of weapons that players must master if they hope to be successful on their quest. Whether playing alone or with up to two friends via local co-op, explore diverse biomes and dungeons, strategize to exploit enemy weaknesses, and change your destiny!
In a forgotten age, the Gods of Order and Gods of Chaos challenged one another for dominance in epic clashes that spilled out from the heavens to the continent of Trinitia. These clashes almost destroyed the mortal realm, leaving massive, powerful weapons known as Arma embedded in the ground. The gods ended their direct conflict as a result, with both factions choosing a “God Warrior” to fight in their name instead. One day, Cyan, a young man living a quiet life, discovers that he has been chosen as the “Warrior of Chaos.” Saddled with a cruel destiny, Cyan sets out with Elise and Zantis, two companions compelled to guide him, on a journey to save the world…and defy the gods.
KEY FEATURES
Master the Weapons of the Gods— Solve puzzles and defeat enemies alone or with friends in local co-op as players traverse the dungeons of each Arma, towers made from the fallen weapons of the gods.
Seek Out Trinitia’s Mysteries— Reveal hidden passages by exploring every last bit of Trinitia’s diverse biomes and chat with townsfolk for clues to uncover the heavily guarded secrets held in these forests, deserts, snowfields, and more.
Change the Tide of Battle— Make expert use of the Weapon Wheel in battle to change between eight weapon types on the fly– every enemy has a weakness and finding and exploiting it is the key to victory.
A Generational Role-Playing Epic— Trinity Trigger was inspired by the iconic RPGs of yesteryear, but its accessible and rewarding gameplay incorporates modern flourishes to make it an exciting new adventure. Developed by FuRyu and published in Europe and Australia by Marvelous Europe, Trinity Trigger is out now for the Nintendo Switch™, PS4™, and PS5™ and was released on Windows PC via Steam and GOG by XSEED Games on April 25th. This title is rated PG.
More information about Trinity Trigger can be found on the Marvelous Europe website at www.marvelouseurope.com or @marvelouseurope across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is the publisher behind Mandragora, Nova Antarctica and Ninja or Die, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons (known as Harvest Moon prior to 2013) and Rune Factory series. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe is passionate about helping games to reach a global audience while nurturing emerging developers and studios. With decades of experience and strong ties to the worldwide indie game dev community, the highly skilled European team is committed to supporting studios worldwide find success, while continuing to publish and distribute select Marvelous Inc. content. For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com.
For the first time The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails from Nihon Falcom will be released in the West as NIS America has announced that they will be releasing this previous PSP only RPG in the West for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The company is planning on releasing the game in North America on September 19th with the European release arriving a few days later on September 22nd.
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails follows the story of Nayuta who spends his days gazing up at the stars above his island home and wondering what lies beyond the horizon. Though people claim the sea they live on is flat and finite, Nayuta knows there must be more out there, just waiting to be discovered. Occasionally, ruins and stars will fall from the sky over Nayuta’s home, offering what seem to be glimpses of other worlds. While exploring one such ruin, he and his friends save a small, fairy-like girl by the name of Noi. She tells Nayuta that something very important has been stolen from her and asks for his help in retrieving it.
This release of The Legend of Nayuta features all new HD visuals, enhanced music, and new illustrations for its Western release as well as a brand new English dub to accompany the Japanese voice track. A new trailer focusing on story and showing off a bit of gameplay can be found below.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – May 16, 2023 –To The Rescue!, the heartfelt dog shelter management simulator from developer Little Rock Games and publisher Freedom Games, jumps onto the Nintendo Switch eShop on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Take charge of the local animal shelter to help stray pups find new and loving furever homes. In between belly rubs and sessions of playing fetch, ensure the inner workings of the shelter run properly. Foster a warm and welcoming environment for future pet parents to come and meet their soon-to-be companions.
Taking care of adorable fuzzy butts isn’t all fun and games. Balance feeding, grooming, and exercise schedules for all of the dogs. Treat, pun intended, any illnesses that may arise to keep the pups in tip-top shape for the next game of tug-of-war.
Find the perfect fit between people and puppers by matching between four dog sizes, seven breed types, and dozens of individual personality traits for adopters and doggos. It’s a bittersweet day when furry friends leave the shelter, but the happiness on their faces knowing they’ve found their families warms the heart every time.
Manage shelter resources by upgrading facilities and replenishing inventory, all on a budget. Maintain good standing with other members of the neighborhood to keep the shelter support strong. It may take an army, but those fuzzy faces make it more than worth it.
“To The Rescue! balances the wholesome feel of a loving and cozy animal game with some of the hectic realities of running a real animal shelter,” said Ben Robinson, co-founder, Freedom Games. “We wanted to pay respect to all of the hardworking volunteers running actual animal shelters and raise awareness for their profession through the power of video games!”
Little Rock Games is a community-based tabletop game development studio and To The Rescue! is their first digital project. Focusing on making projects that emphasize local, ethical, and impactful elements, the studio aims to raise awareness of social issues as well as donate to organizations whose work inspires the subject matter of their games.
Freedom Games is a publisher dedicated to offering best-in-class services to partners and providing players around the world with unique and memorable experiences. With over 50 years of combined industry experience at the executive level, Freedom Games seeks to leverage its expertise to facilitate great games and even better publishing experiences.
We race through the land of Bricklandia, taring apart the landscape and sending LEGOs everywhere as we learn the ropes of the game through story mode before trying out some of the various mini-games and grand prix challenges that LEGO 2K Drive has to offer.
Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO® driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!
LEGO 2K Drive Developer: Visual Concepts Entertainment Publisher: 2K Platform: Windows, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 Release Date: 19 May, 2023 Price: $59.99 USD
Recommended – “The vibrant open-world of LEGO 2K Drive features solid racing mechanics that give the game a feeling of fun controlled chaos but grind and troublesome monetization plague this child-friendly game.”
Bandai Namco is continuing their series of character reveal trailers for Tekken 8 and the latest character to make their return to the roster is Hwoarang who has healed up a bit from when players last saw him as he no longer wears an eye-patch with his default costume. The video, shown below, shows off a number of Hwoarang’s kick-focused fighting style and special moves including his modified rage art.
Currently Tekken 8has not been given a set release window but Bandai Namco has stated that the game will be released on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC when it does.
